Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-07-30

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Language

English

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-07-30

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Language

English

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-07-11

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Language

English

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-01

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-25

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Secretary of the Interior Garfield informs William Loeb of an addendum to his letter about Thomas Ryan’s resignation. Ryan requests that the change take place on October 31, 1907, and that a public announcement not be made until then. Garfield plans to advise Frank Pierce of his appointment so that he can make arrangements to begin soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-12

Secretary of the Interior Garfield informs President Roosevelt that Assistant Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ryan has resigned, and he will be replaced by Frank Pierce, a Williams College man. While Garfield is sad to see Ryan go, he needs a man “who can do hard work this winter.” Garfield also asks Roosevelt about the Friends School in Washington because he is thinking of sending his son James Abram Garfield there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-12

Commissioner of Corporations Garfield writes about political appointments in Cleveland, Ohio. Garfield notes that disagreements between factions in Cleveland could cause problems with federal appointments. Garfield asks for a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-09

James Rudolph Garfield tells L. S. Rowe not to publish his address until after he has corrected the manuscript, which he will not have time for until after the Ohio primaries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-09

James Rudolph Garfield writes to Walter F. Brown with details for Theodore Roosevelt’s planned campaign speaking tour in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Garfield asks Brown to arrange for a private rail car and for throat specialists to be available at each city on the tour.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-09

James Rudolph Garfield instructs Walter F. Brown on Theodore Roosevelt’s travel arrangements. Garfield tells Brown to have a special railroad car for Roosevelt’s use to and from New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-08

Commissioner of Corporations Garfield tells President Roosevelt he had an interesting conference with Henry Lee Higginson and James J. Hill pertaining to Roosevelt’s mention of the Interstate Commerce Commission in his message. Garfield recommended they meet with Roosevelt and Attorney General William H. Moody the next week, as he thinks it is important for the president to meet with railroad men.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-22

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-06

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-01

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

James Rudolph Garfield tells Theodore Roosevelt he was sorry not to have sees Roosevelt this week, but appreciated the demonstration Roosevelt gave on State Street. Garfield believes the Republican National Committee meeting set Robert M. La Follette back and La Follette has missed his chance in Cleveland after postponing his speeches twice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-27

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-21

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-15

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

James Rudolph Garfield’s absence on account of a business trip likely contributed to his defeat for the Ohio Constitutional Convention. Additionally, unlike other candidates, he refused to pledge himself to a specific form of the initiative and referendum or supporting President William H. Taft. He will still do his best to prevent extreme action in the convention but fears it will be difficult to obtain wise action. Garfield comments on national politics and Taft’s chances of being nominated. He hopes to discuss matters with Theodore Roosevelt during his upcoming visit to New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-13